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The World Is Not Enough (1999)

โ€œAs the countdown begins for the new millennium there is still one number you can always count on.โ€

6.3/10 ยท 3,364 votes 2h 8m pg-13 ActionAdventureThriller

#78 of 105 films from 1999 #1371 of 2168 in action

Directed by Michael Apted ยท Written by Bruce Feirstein, Robert Wade, Neal Purvis

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Overview

Greed, revenge, world dominance and high-tech terrorism โ€“ it's all in a day's work for Bond, who's on a mission to protect a beautiful oil heiress from a notorious terrorist. In a race against time that culminates in a dramatic submarine showdown, Bond works to defuse the international power struggle that has the world's oil supply hanging in the balance.

Cast

Pierce Brosnanas James Bond
Sophie Marceauas Elektra
Robert Carlyleas Renard
Denise Richardsas Christmas Jones
Robbie Coltraneas Valentin Zukovsky
Judi Denchas M
Desmond Llewelynas Q
Samantha Bondas Miss Moneypenny
John Cleeseas R
Maria Grazia Cucinottaas Cigar Girl
Michael Kitchenas Tanner
Colin Salmonas Robinson
Goldieas Bull
David Calderas Sir Robert King

Facts

Release dateNovember 17, 1999
Runtime128 min (2h 8m) โ€” longer as the 1999 average of 110 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Thriller
LanguageEN
Budget$135,000,000
Box office$361,832,400 (2.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt0143145

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Questions

How long is The World Is Not Enough?
The World Is Not Enough runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Is The World Is Not Enough worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 3,364 votes, which places it #78 of 105 films released in 1999 in this index (top 27%) and #1371 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The World Is Not Enough?
The World Is Not Enough was directed by Michael Apted. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Gorillas in the Mist (1988), Chasing Mavericks (2012), Enough (2002).
Who stars in The World Is Not Enough?
Pierce Brosnan as James Bond; Sophie Marceau as Elektra; Robert Carlyle as Renard; Denise Richards as Christmas Jones; Robbie Coltrane as Valentin Zukovsky; Judi Dench as M.
What is The World Is Not Enough rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The World Is Not Enough?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/6613.

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